Shacky
09-30-2009, 10:10 PM
I have been reading for a few days and have learned alot! I will be an avid participant here.
I plan on buying a machine this week and have a couple of questions.
1. From what I am reading, the machine will sooner or later, need service. The best bet is to buy it from Sears with a 5 year service plan and NOT to buy a reconditioned model. True?
2. Do I need a full set of bits or does it include some that are seldom used? I see full sets on Ebay for about $100 less-any reason not to buy from there?
3. Carvewright offers several accessories such as bit adapters and bit adjustment tools...Do I need any of these?
4. One of the things I want to do is to make plaques. Do I really need the CenterText software for text to look good?
Thanks in advance. I am excited about this new hobby and think I am really going to enjoy it over the winter.
I plan on buying a machine this week and have a couple of questions.
1. From what I am reading, the machine will sooner or later, need service. The best bet is to buy it from Sears with a 5 year service plan and NOT to buy a reconditioned model. True?
2. Do I need a full set of bits or does it include some that are seldom used? I see full sets on Ebay for about $100 less-any reason not to buy from there?
3. Carvewright offers several accessories such as bit adapters and bit adjustment tools...Do I need any of these?
4. One of the things I want to do is to make plaques. Do I really need the CenterText software for text to look good?
Thanks in advance. I am excited about this new hobby and think I am really going to enjoy it over the winter.